Biography
Kaylee Peterson is the Democratic nominee for Idaho's 1st Congressional District. Born in New London, Connecticut, she lives in Eagle, Idaho, and holds an associate degree from College of Western Idaho. Her background is in student government and Idaho Young Democrats leadership, and she won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary with 87.1% of the vote.[1][2]
Peterson was born in New London, Connecticut, and lives in Eagle, Idaho. She earned a high school diploma from Eagle High School and an associate degree from College of Western Idaho in 2023.[1] At the college she was chief of staff of Associated Students of College of Western Idaho and served on the College Council Executive Board.[1]
Peterson has served as president of Idaho Young Democrats, and the Idaho Press describes her as a former political organizer.[1][3] She ran for the 1st District seat in 2022 and 2024, according to the Idaho Press, and won the Democratic nomination in the May 19, 2026 primary, defeating Ken Brungardt with 87.1% of the vote (18,907 votes to 2,803).[3][1]
- 1.Kaylee Peterson · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Idaho's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Idaho's District 1 candidates talk public lands, healthcare, immigration · Idaho Press · 2026-10-12 News report
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
